Albert Roussel (1869-1937) was one of the most important French composers of his time. His early compositions reflect the main styles of the day; his later works were more advanced than those of his contemporaries. Albert Roussel was born in Tourcoing,...

An exciting resurgence of interest in the music of Albert Roussel (1869-1937) has been underway for nearly two decades. Performances and recordings of such works as Le Festin de l'Araignee, Bacchus et Ariane, and the symphonies have acquainted new audiences with the boldly...

Obsessive social observers--and oily fortune hunters--have already jotted it down in their Smythson journals: There are two new billionaires afoot in Europe, one a bachelor, the other a bachelorette. Apart from their immense wealth, both can boast the rarest of all assets among...